Meet The Team

A group of compassionate therapists to help you find
deeper wellbeing.

Every member of the team at Holistic Psychotherapy NYC are among the best therapists in NYC and shares our core values of connection, compassion, and collaboration. but each individual brings their own unique experience and expertise to the table.

Sarah Mainzer

LMSW

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy

Locations: In Person & Virtual 

Specialties: Anxiety, Body Image, College and Grad Students, Depression,  Disordered Eating, Intimacy and Sex Life, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-Esteem

Ivy Campbell

LMSW

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual Therapy

Locations: Virtual 

Specialties: Anxiety, Body Image, Complex Trauma, Depression, Eating Disorders, Familial or Relationship Distress, Grief, Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Self-Esteem, Trauma

Julia Flatto

LMSW

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy

Locations: In Person & Virtual

Specialties: Anxiety, Burnout, Career, Dating, Depression, Identity Exploration, Family Dynamics, Grief, Relationships, Self-Esteem

Zakh Flynn

LMSW

Pronouns: He/him/his

Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy

Locations: Virtual

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Career, Corporate Life, C-Suite Executives,  LGBTQIA+ Identity Exploration, Relationships, Sexual Addictions, Trauma

Chelsie Green

LMSW

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy

Locations: Virtual

Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety, BIPOC College Students and Emerging Adults, Complex PTSD, Depression, Identity Exploration, Quarter Life Crisis, Spirituality, Trauma 

Lila Glantzman- Leib

LMSW

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual Therapy

Locations: In Person & Virtual

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, Childhood Abuse and Neglect, EMDR, Grief /Complex Loss, Familial Relationships, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Trauma

 

Akua Genfi

LMHC

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual Therapy

Locations: Virtual

Specialties: Anxiety, Aging, Chronic Pain, Gender and Sexuality Concerns, Kink Awareness, LGBTQIA+, Relational and Adjustment Concerns, Substance Use, Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence, Trauma 

Courtney Buckney

LMHC

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Modalities: Individual Therapy

Locations: In Person & Virtual

Specialties: Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Depression, Disordered Eating, EMDR, Identity Exploration, Life Transitions, Relationship Challenges, Substance Use, Trauma / PTSD

    Jordan de Kenessey Chapman

    LCSW

    Pronouns: He/him/his

    Modalities: Individual Therapy

    Locations: In Person & Virtual

    Specialties: Anxiety, Career, Existential Inquiry, Depression, Men’s Issues, Self-Exploration and Actualization, Relationships, Trauma

    Courtlyn Shimada

    LMSW

    Pronouns: She/her/hers

    Modalities: Individual Therapy

    Locations: Virtual

    Specialties: Anxiety, Career, Chronic Illness, Depression, Difficult Relationships with Parents, Immigrants and Children of Immigrants, Self- Esteem, Trauma, Work/Life Balance,

    Micaiah Quarcoo

    LCSW

    Pronouns: She/her/hers

    Modalities: Individual Therapy

    Locations: Virtual

    Specialties: Anxiety, Career and School-Related Challenges, Depression, Family Dynamics, Life Transitions, OCD, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Trauma

     

    Rachel Teichman

    LMSW

    Pronouns: Any

    Modalities: Individual Therapy

    Locations: Virtual

    Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety, Coping with Executive Dysfunction, Depresssion, Identiy Exploration and Self-Acceptance, LGBTQIA+, Trauma

      Corinne Olson

      LMSW

      Pronouns: She/her/hers

      Modalities: Individual and Couples Therapy

      Locations: Virtual

      Specialties: Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Depression, Early Stages of Parenthood, Mothers/birthing parents in pregnancy,  Navigating Intimate Partnership, Relationships, Trauma

      Meet Our Founders

      VANESSA KENSING, LCSW (CLINICAL DIRECTOR) AND SARAH SPITZ, LCSW (DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS)

      Vanessa and Sarah met in 2016 and connected over a shared therapeutic philosophy. After establishing successful psychotherapy practices of their own, they joined forces to found Holistic Psychotherapy NYC in 2020. Vanessa and Sarah are excited to bring their vision of connected, compassionate, and collaborative psychotherapy to therapy seekers.

      Frequently Asked Questions:

      What Services Do You Offer?

      We offer online and in-person individual and couples psychotherapy for individuals 18 and older.

      How Long Are Sessions?

      We offer 45 minute sessions.

      How Often Do I See My Therapist?

      We recommend weekly therapy, especially in the early stages of the psychotherapy process. During therapy, you and your therapist will collaborate on any adjustments to your schedule that may be beneficial for you.

      How Do I Pay For Sessions?

      We require clients to have a credit card on file, but payments can also be made with your FSA, and debit cards.

      Can I Use My Insurance To Pay For Therapy?

      We are not in-network with any insurances but we are partnered with Reimbursify and can submit superbills to your insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network benefits. Learn more here.

      Do You Offer Sliding Scale?

      We do our best to make psychotherapy accessible to therapy seekers. Learn more about our sliding scale here.

      Here’s How It Works

      Step 1.

      Schedule and complete a phone consultation.

      Step 2.

      Complete our simple intake forms.

      Step 3.

      Schedule an initial session with your therapist.

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